Layering Lab

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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Emporio Armani LuiFirst · Giorgio ArmaniEmporio Armani LuiEDP · 1998 · ★ 4.15
Louis XV 1722Second · XerjoffLouis XV 17222024 · ★ 4.18
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Emporio Armani Lui × Louis XV 1722

Woody, citrus and aromatic meets woody, citrus and warm spicy. They share six accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Emporio Armani Lui, blue is Louis XV 1722. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Emporio Armani LuiLouis XV 1722
woodyboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
muskyboth
lavendersecond
fresh spicyfirst
fruityfirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Emporio Armani Lui
SageSageYuzuYuzuAppleAppleBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPineapplePineappleMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCardamomCardamomNutmegNutmegOrris RootOrris RootCyclamenCyclamenJasmineJasmine
In both
RoseSandalwood
Six shared accords:
woodycitrusaromaticpowderywarm spicymusky
Only in Louis XV 1722
ChampagneChampagneGrapefruitGrapefruitPlumPlumSaffronSaffronLavenderLavenderHazelnutHazelnutCoffeeCoffeeCocoaCocoaWhite MuskWhite MuskCashmeranCashmeranLeatherLeatherIncenseIncense
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEmporio Armani Lui brings citrus and aromatic; Louis XV 1722 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, citrus, aromatic and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Emporio Armani Lui is moderate on both, Louis XV 1722 long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointLouis XV 1722 first, then Emporio Armani Lui over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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